Our hire will interpret, research, and evaluate all land records related to legal instruments and mapping of legal and official boundaries within Blair County, PA. The four people within this job title when fully staffed maintain and update Assessment Office files within the Computerized Aides Mass Appraisal System (CAMA) and geographical information system (GIS) to reflect changes to existing property or deeds, and assign and verify uniform parcel indicator (UPI) number to all deeds and other instruments within 24 hours of their receipt.
Specific duties include evaluating recorded instruments to determine actions necessary to update, maintain, or create appropriate maps, databases, and files; generating maps, tables, listings, data sets, and charts; creating files on new assessments; updating all subdivisions and transferring data into GIS on a daily basis; processing all GIS data and assessment database requests; monitoring deeds for inconsistencies with tax rolls, and correcting parcels as needed; assisting assessors with determination of kind of property, acreage changes, new construction, etc.; performing duties associated with Clean and Green issues; corresponding with attorneys, surveyors, realtors, municipal officials, internal departments, other counties, and public; providing assistance to internal and external customers; and attending meetings and continuing education as required.
Requirements
Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, although an associate degree in earth science, environmental science, geography, GIS planning, or related field is preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable; minimum of two years' work experience, with knowledge of tax assessment, deed interpretation, parcel boundary plotting functions, use of ESRI suite of software products a substantial plus; demonstrated ability to navigate computer programs with fluency; solid knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word; accurate data entry skills; ability to function independently; strong customer service orientation; ability to make decisions on the basis of precedents and regulations AND to apply either to work issues; demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment with frequent change and the need to meet regular deadlines; organizational skills; and proofreading abilities.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, defined contribution plan, short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental, 14 annual paid holidays and other time-off provisions. Starting pay is $19.35/hour x 35-hour workweek if hire is without Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator (CPE) credential at hire or $20.31/hour x 35-hour workweek if the hire possesses the credential. Employer will pay for training to obtain and maintain credential. The job must be performed onsite in Hollidaysburg, PA, and we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER